Built for Builders: Strategic Development for Nonprofit Leaders.

Why Freedom Forge?

At Freedom Forge, we believe nonprofit work is the backbone of real social change. But too often, leaders are asked to do more with less. Between juggling fundraising, outreach, and operations without the staff or strategy they need, today’s change agents are being stretched thin at every turn.

Freedom Forge aims to be a partner to those leaders. Instead of hiring expensive full-time development teams, growing nonprofits can turn to us for affordable, comprehensive support — handling fundraising, volunteer engagement, and public visibility so they can stay focused on their mission.

Meet Our President

David Roten, MPA
Founder & President, Freedom Forge

David started Freedom Forge with a simple conviction: that small nonprofits deserve big support. With a background in public administration and nonprofit management, and experience in grassroots organizing and political campaigns, David has seen firsthand how hard small teams work — and how much they can accomplish with the right strategy behind them.

He launched Freedom Forge to help mission-driven organizations overcome the common roadblocks of limited staff, time, and funding. He brings years of experience in building fundraising pipelines, recruiting and organizing volunteers, and elevating public visibility. David’s focus is always the same: equipping change agents to make a bigger impact — without burning out or compromising their mission.

When he’s not working, David enjoys fly fishing, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.